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Five Things You Should Know About ‘Nollywood Goddess’, Mercy Johnson
Described as Nollywood goddess, Mercy Johnson-Okojie has over the years proved to many why she earned herself that name. Her rise in Nollywood can be described as unusual as she went from a secondary school leaver to a movie star within a twinkle of an eye.
Dubbed as one of the best actresses to have come from Nollywood in the early 2000s, Mercy Johnson has remained an A-lister and it doesn’t look like she’ll be going anywhere anytime soon.
Here are some interesting things you need to know about the movie star:
1) Early Life:- Mercy Johnson-Okojie hails from from Okene in Kogi State, but was born in 1984 in Lagos State to retired Naval officer father and mother. She is the fourth child in a family of seven. She had her primary and secondary school education in different parts of the country because of her career officer father’s job.
2) Career:- Mercy Johnson-Okojie after finishing Secondary school in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, decided to attend audition for a movie role after failing JAMB. According to her, she didn’t want to remain idle at home. She landed her first role as a possessed maid in ‘The maid’. Her outstanding performance in ‘The maid’ marked the beginning of her success story as an actress. She has since gone to star in over 20 movies.
3) Award:- The award for excellence in the movie industry across the globe is recognition, Mercy Johnson has won several awards since joining Nollywood in 2003. In 2009, she won an award for Best Supporting Actress at the 2009 African Movie Award ceremony for her performance in the movie ‘Live to Remember’.
She also won the Best Actress Award at the 2013 African Magic Viewers choice Award for her role in the comedy movie ‘Dumebi The Dirty Girl’.
4) Family:- Mercy Johnson got married to Prince Odinosen Okojie in 2011. The couple are blessed with four beautiful children, Purity, Henry, Divine and Angel.
5) Social Media Queen:- Mercy Johnson is currently the tenth most followed Nigerian celebrity on Instagram. Her steady growth on Instagram can be attributed to her cult like fans. One interesting and very unique feat about the actress is the speed at which her 10 million followers are quick to click on anything she shares on the social media platform.
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Stephanie Linus, First Black Recipient Of Lennox K. Black Prize
The Lennox K. Black International Prize for Excellence in Medicine is a prestigious accolade awarded by Thomas Jefferson University, recognising outstanding individuals.
The actress was honoured with the Lennox K. Black International Prize for Excellence in Medicine by Thomas Jefferson University in America in recognition of her outstanding contributions to social activism and impact through her work.
This remarkable achievement, they said, highlights her dedication to societal well-being and marks her as the first Black recipient of this distinguished award.
The Tide Entertainment reports that the Lennox K. Black International Prize for Excellence in Medicine is a prestigious accolade awarded by Thomas Jefferson University, recognising individuals who have made significant contributions to the medical field, promoting scientific discovery and advancements.
Named after Lennox K. Black, a Canadian manufacturing executive known for his philanthropic efforts and service on various boards, including Thomas Jefferson University, the prize celebrates excellence in medical innovation and global contribution to health and medicine.
The actress is renowned for her activism and impactful work in areas concerning women’s health and rights, including her efforts to combat issues like fistula and gender-based violence.
According to the award organisers she has been instrumental in bringing about social change through her films and campaigns. They added that her work extends beyond borders, affecting lives and policies internationally, embodying the spirit of the Lennox K. Black International Prize.
On receiving the award, Stephanie expressed her gratitude and reaffirmed her commitment to using her platform for social good.
“This recognition goes beyond me; it is for all the women and girls fighting for a healthier, safer world. It amplifies our message and our work. It strengthens my resolve to continue advocating for gender equality, social justice, and improved maternal and reproductive health in Africa,” she said
Susan Aldunge, Interim President of Thomas Jefferson University, admired the actress, saying, ‘‘Your ability to educate while humbly addressing the cultural obstacles impeding progress for young women is commendable. Your intelligent, personal take on the necessary human rights changes has deeply impacted all lucky to encounter you. Congratulations once more on this well-deserved award and the acknowledgement of your efforts.’”
Ms Aldunge further said that Thomas Jefferson University, a leader in medical education and research, hosts the award to underscore its mission of improving lives through innovation in health care.
‘‘The university is proud to honour Stephanie Linus, whose work aligns with Jefferson’s values of creativity, collaboration, and compassion in pursuing excellence in medicine and beyond.
“Awarding the Lennox K. Black International Prize to Stephanie Linus celebrates her achievements and signals a broader recognition of the importance of social activism in medicine and health,” she added.
“Her pioneering efforts continue to inspire and effect change, paving the way for a healthier, more equitable world’’.
Stephanie, who was named Chairperson of the Nigerian Official Selection Committee (NOSC) for the Best International Feature Film (IFF) category of the Oscars in August 2023, is best known for her 2015 advocacy movie ‘Dry’, which tells the story of a 13-year-old girl whose parents marry her off to a 60-year-old man, with devastating consequences.
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‘I’ll Continue To Ask For My Balance’ – Phyna reacts.
Ilebaye’s revelation came just after Phyna had publicly called out the organizers for withholding some of her prizes.
Phyna, who revealed this to Newsmen insinuated that Ilebaye broke the gender code by announcing that she got her full prize money.
She also stressed that she would continue to demand for her balance, stating that she worked hard for the money during the show’s 72-day duration.
“I believe I should at least get what I worked so hard for 72 days. You all suddenly remembered your alert screenshots and IG Live………… Common……one among others is 1BTC which is over 80m in today’s market.
“To those who got their money in full
I’m happy for you. As a poor man’s child, let me ask for my money and other items remaining.,” She added.
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